Messini Beachclub has a huge, unspoilt, sandy beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. It's great for all water sports, especially sailing. Or you might just want to find a peaceful spot on the sand to relax in the sun.

You can spot the unique, contemporary and minimalist design of Messini Beachclub from a mile off. It's located in the southern Peloponnese, one of Greece's least discovered corners. You can really relax here, but if you want to get out and about you can.

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Activities on the water

Take your pick from dinghy sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding, all these water sports are included in your holiday to Messini Beachclub.

If you're an early riser, start the day with a pre-breakfast water skiing or wakeboarding session. We include up to two free tows per person per week, with beginner and intermediate upgrade packs available (for a supplement) if you really want to get to grips with the sport.

Dinghy sailors and windsurfers have a more laid back start if they choose to. Head down to the beach around midday or after lunch, when the breeze kicks in, to make the most of the sailing and large sailing area.

All dinghy sailing and windsurfing tuition follows the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) teaching scheme, so you'll be progressing in a safe and fun way. If you're after a few pointers, just sign up for the group sessions with one of the team, they'll advise you of the right group for your level.

Why not also have a go at kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Both are really accessible and are a great way to explore further along the beach from Messini Beachclub.

Wind conditions

The wind typically picks up around midday, blowing on-shore most days, with cross on-shore conditions on windier days. The typical wind force ranges from 3-4 with the most consistent conditions in June, July and August.

Activities on the shore

There's mountain biking, road cycling, tennis, fitness classes and even a climbing wall; all are included, and for a little bit extra you can also give rock climbing a go.

The cycling offers loads of variety, technical climbs, rolling descents and olive groves for the mountain bikers and some long open roads for the road cyclists. It's one of our top beachclubs for biking, you'll find a greater variety of rides and more bike guides here. There are guided 'leisure', 'sport' and 'expert' mountain and road bike rides available each day or you can get together with a friend and head out free riding.

With seven tennis courts (shared with Buca Beachclub), you'll be able to enjoy plenty of coaching and free play. If you're a regular player, know your way around the court and want to get more from your game, you should check out the premium tennis pack for some more intensive coaching. With just eight places in the group we recommend pre-booking premium tennis before travel to guarantee your spot. Join us on week commencing 23 September and you'll be able to play with Mark Petchey (former GB player and coach to Andy Murray). Mark will be at the beachclub all week and is running three pre-bookable clinics for players of all abilities.

There's a climbing wall at the beachclub. If you like it, then for a little extra, you can book to go rock climbing. The site is about an hour from the beachclub with more than 30 bolted climbing routes. The minimum age to climb is eight years and all children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by an adult (either climbing or spectating).

Back at the club, stretch and relax or push it to the max with a high-energy class on the fitness deck by the beach. There's also a large (approx. 50m) swimming pool and next door at Buca Beachclub is a gym with treadmill, Skierg, rowing machine, Trx, kettle bells, weight and weight bench.

Equipment

Kids bikes:Frog 43 (age three to four years); Frog 48 (age four to five years); Frog 52 (age five to six years).

Premium bikes:TREK Fuel EX8 full suspension trail bikes (17”, 18”, 19”, 21”) and TREK Emonda S6 carbon road bikes (54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm) are available to reserve for your exclusive use, with custom set up and routes available in resort to be uploaded to your Garmin upon request, all for just £95 per person per week.

If you've got cycling shoes with cleats and are planning on bringing them with you, we advise that you should also bring your own pedals. That way, they are guaranteed to fit.

Tennis: a selection of adult and child rackets from Babolat.

Rest and relaxation

There's a wellness area, with a team of therapists. Book a massage, facial or manicure to relax and unwind. Spa packages can be pre-booked before you travel, saving money on the in resort prices, leaving you some extra cash for a cocktail or two. Of course you could just seek out a quiet spot around the pool or on the beach and finish that book you've been meaning to since last summer!

Food and drink

It's easy to build up an appetite, but you won't go hungry. The large, shaded outdoor terrace of the restaurant is a great place to eat. Club board consisting of daily breakfast, daily lunch and four evening meals are included each week. There's a great choice of delicious Mediterranean treats or more familiar buffet dishes to tempt you.

On non-inclusive evenings, don't forget to join us for our BBQ night where our chefs will be cooking up a storm, enjoy a pizza or burger from the pool bar, or head out to one of a handful of local tavernas further along the beach.

Your inclusive evening meals are on the following days:

Sunday:non-inclusive

Monday:inclusive

Tuesday:inclusive

Wednesday:non-inclusive

Thursday:inclusive

Friday:non-inclusive (bbq night)

Saturday:inclusive

Rooms

With the garden rooms you get stylish bathrooms, sleek minimalist furnishings, wooden floors and cool, muted colours. Contemporary bathrooms in cool marble have large walk-in showers. A large picture window looking over the bedroom is a quirky feature of the bathrooms, there is however a handy blind to protect your modesty.

The ground floor rooms have a lovely terrace with direct access to the lawns, those on the first floor have a balcony (premium rooms have a large wrap-around balcony). Garden room types include 'economy' twin rooms, 'club' double or interconnecting rooms and 'premium' double rooms.

The hotel rooms are closest to the pool and restaurant. Light and airy, there's a simple, contemporary elegance from the stylish bathrooms with walk in shower (some also have baths) to the bedrooms with smart features throughout. Sunny balconies look over the pool, beach or the surrounding countryside. Hotel rooms include 'club' twin, double and interconnecting rooms or sea view suites.

All rooms have air conditioning, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, TV, safe, beach towels and hairdryer. There's free Wi-Fi in the public areas and in most of the rooms.

Tourist taxes are payable by you when you check out of your beachclub accommodation. Charges vary by destination and are currently between €1.50- €4 per room per night (prices correct as of March 2018 and subject to change). Taxes for children are age dependent . To find out the most up to date tourist taxes for this beachclub please contact us.

Families and kids

The short transfer and spacious, flat layout, with plenty of wide open paths and gardens make Messini Beachclub an ideal choice for families. The beach is long and sandy, perfect for sand castle building and there's a kids' pool, play area and even a giant chess board which children just love. We also have a selection of Frog bikes for children from three to six years. These bikes are available to use in and around the beachclub grounds, but cannot be taken outside of the beachclub.

Then there's the full range of activity packed kids' clubs for children from two all the way through to 17 years. Our youngest guests (four to 23 months) will love the Starfish crèche (available for a supplement). Make sure your children don't miss out, pre-book before you go to secure a space in the club they want.

For those of you travelling with babies or toddlers don't forget to ask about cots, baby baths and push chairs. There's even a 24-hour baby room, where you can make feeds, warm milk and sterilise bottles. You'll love the interconnecting and family rooms too.

Local area

Step outside the beachclub and you'll know you're in rural Greece as the immediate area is fairly sleepy. Steeped in history and tradition, there are many places to visit and discover, with lush verdant valleys, endless sandy beaches, hidden coves and sheltered bays as well as small rural villages set into the slopes of the Taygetus Mountains.

In contrast, the lively, cosmopolitan city of Kalamata has a lot going on. The dramatic Taygetus Mountain range frames the city and the waterfront is lined with tavernas, restaurants and bars. Culture vultures will be in their element. You could catch a play or music performance in the open-air venue of the historic 13th century ‘Castle of Isabeau'. The old town around the Kastro is beautiful with lots of interesting shops to explore. If you can time your trip so that you visit on a Wednesday or Saturday then you will be able to enjoy market day, a spectacular display of fresh produce from the region.

Dyros Caves

Only discovered in 1958 the Dyros caves were found to contain ceramics, tools, silver and bones dating all the way back to the Neolithic age. A visit to the caves is made extra special by the presence of the underground lake, you take a small boat into the cavern and complete the journey on foot.

Ancient Messenia

Just 20 minutes from Messini you will find the hidden archaeological site of ancient Messini. Built into the foothills of Mount Ithomi, surrounded by Mount Eva and Mount Psoriari. This fortified city protected the ancient Messenians for countless years and parts of the original outer wall from the summit along the mountains ridge remains today complete with several of the original lookout towers. You can follow the remains through the olive groves and past orchards or visit the archaeological museum and discover more about the history of ancient Greece.

Poliliminio Waterfalls

Walk approx three kilometres through the olive groves and vineyards to the waterfalls and refreshing lake formations at the base of the falls. From the waterfalls you can follow the gorge downhill, where you end up at a cave. The waterfalls are the perfect spot to see some local wildlife (there's butterfly's in abundance) and cool off with a swim.

In-flight meals and drinks are not included with British Airways or Thomas Cook, both offer a buy on board service. Flight timings are provisional and will be submitted for approval by the UK and overseas scheduling committees and are therefore given for guidance only are subject to alteration and confirmation. Your ticket will show the final timings of your flight and your luggage allowances.

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Early mornings on the beachMessini is great for dinghy sailingCocktails at the pool barThe windsurfing kit Sunrise over the poolLooking across the pool to the seaWelcome to Messini BeachclubExterior of the garden roomsGarden rooms with first floor balconies and ground floor terraces One of the ground floor 'club' rooms in the garden buildingsBathroom in the 'premium' garden roomsSome of the hotel rooms looking out to seaA 'club' room in the main hotelPool view from one of the 'club' rooms in the hotelThe swimming pool and hotel roomsTake a seat in the restaurantSunrise over the dinghiesFitness classes on the beachfront deckFive of the seven tennis courtsTennis tuition for the kidsHeading out on a kayak safariLearning to windsurfPlenty of space on the long and sandy beachEarly morning blast on the mono skisPerfect conditions for wakeboardingStand up paddle boardingExploring on the mountain bikesTake a bike ride to the waterfallsStopping for a breather on a guided mountain bike rideDiscovering local villages on guided bike ridesOur road bikes, lined up and ready to rideOut on the open roadComing to the top of a long road climbWe start them young on the bikesSea badgers ready for actionDinghy sailing in the Wave Riders kids' clubThe calm and relaxing wellness areaOne of the treatment roomsEnjoying a well deserved massageThis beautiful spot is where most of the rock climbing takes placeYou can pay a little extra to go rock climbing at KardamiliJump in a taxi to Kalamata (approx. 20 minutes away)Take a trip out to discover Ancient Messini

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